A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 1-28-2022

01-28-2022

Topic: Locating a high-tech business in North Braddock

Guest: Ben Peoples of Ben Peoples Industries

How Topic Discussed: Ben Peoples' company designs sophisticated lighting systems for Broadway theaters and architectural landmarks. How did he get into this business? Why has lighting become such an important decorative feature on so many new structures? How has the technology changed? What are possible career paths for people interested in similar careers? Why did Peoples decide to invest in North Braddock and what advice would he have for other entrepreneurs interested in the Mon Valley?

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